G. C. Taylor and Son, sail and rope makers, Jamaica Works, Dundee

Short history of the firm (founded 1884) and of the early life and previous business ventures of George Taylor from 1836, with related notes, by I.B.C. T[aylor], 1968. Refers to acquisition of Jamaica Works in 1906, diversification into the manufacture of tarpaulins, effects of World War 1 and sale of firm to the Boase Spinning Co. in 1920. [Typescript] [8pp].

G. C. Taylor and Son, sail and rope makers, was founded in 1884 by George Taylor. In 1906 Jamaica Works, Dundee, was acquired by the company. In 1920 the company was sold to Boase Spinning Co.

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G. C. Taylor and Son, sail and rope makers, was founded in 1884 by George Taylor. In 1906 Jamaica Works, Dundee, was acquired by the company. In 1920 the company was sold to Boase Spinning Co.

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